Oh right, I remember now. I forgot to do my chemistry homework, maybe I should have taken Osano's offer of staying over for a bit to do homework together. Crap. Maybe he'll help me out of this. Until he gets here I might as well attempt to finish it. Wait...I have to make lunch. Can't have what happened yesterday happen today. Wait a minute... why did he make me lunch? 

Probably some sort of friendly gesture I suppose. I'm just learning my new emotions and impulses. I don't completely understand these emotions. But I can grasp them well enough. Understanding mine is definitely easier. Understanding others is a whole different issue and one I don't wish to delve in. Maybe Senpais. But no one elses. 

"Hey! You up!" He's a bit early today. I wonder what's up. "Don't make me drag your lazy butt out of bed!" Oh, he's here to pester me like usual. That makes sense. 

"Why not open my door and stop yelling at it?" There was a pause before the door opened slowly. "Morning." I said over my shoulder as I finished wrapping up my plain black bento.

"Morning Ayano." He yawned, he looks like he got literally no sleep. Instead of questioning the bags under his eyes, I commented on the bow he used instead of his normal black ponytail. "H-hey! I broke my last one yesterday! My sister gave this to me till I made enough to get some new ones!" I smirked putting my bento in my bag.

"I think it's cute." His blush spread to his ears, I was almost tempted to snap a photo of him doing so. Actually you know what! I lifted it up and quickly snapped one alas he was struggling to form a retort. He only seemed to be even more flustered by my actions.

"I-I'm not c-cute! S-shut up!" This is great. I let out a small chuckle as I skimmed over the rest of my chemistry worksheet. If awe wasn't the right word to describe his expression, I don't know what is. "Did you just...laugh?" His eyes were bright, and a grin was evident. 

"Yeah?" He sat down in one of the chairs at the empty table. Apparently the shock of me laughing was overwhelming.

"I don't think you have ever laughed before! It's kinda c-! I mean weird! It wasn't cute! I mean it was but it wasn't! Don't look at me like that! I'm not crazy!" No, he's crazy all right. I grinned and returned to make sure everything was ready for the day. I nearly kneed him in the groin when he hugged me from behind to grab the camera that was dangling around my neck. "I think we need a better selfie, don't you agree?" With that I was dragged into another picture with a guy in my school. Might as well send Osano's to Info-Kun as well. I'm pretty sure he's straight, but just in case he likes Senpai as well... I'll kill him. No one would think it was me. 

On the other hand if he likes another guy, congrats I guess? It really isn't my position to tell him who he should like. "Lemme guess... you want a copy of that?" He nodded before he rested his chin on my head with a sigh. "What're you doing?"

"Resting." Gee...like I would have never guessed that. "I had to take care of my siblings all night. Mom and Dad had to rush back to the hospital for a late shift... I'm bone tired..." That sucks, now get off me.

"I made some extra tips yesterday... Wanna catch a bus?" Please say no. Please say no. Please say no.

"Nah, I'll be fine. Just give me a minute, okay?" But you're so heavy..! Please let go... I want to go see Senpai! "Or four..." No. 

"While you're using me as a pillow, can I ask you something?" He squeezed me a little in response. "Can I copy your chemistry homework?"

He let go of me in an instant, "What!? You want to copy my homework again?!" I nodded as I spun around to face him. "Geez! Your hopeless!" He reached into his bag and whipped out his assignment. "Here! Let's go!" Guess I'm no longer his leaning post. Thank goodness. He stomped out of the door as I grabbed my bag and my assignment. 

It was difficult to copy the answers, the paper would always become limp in my hand when I'd try to write something down. Osano seemed more annoyed than anything as I'd try to use my leg as a table and hop along after him. He looked like he wanted to help but would rather punish me than offer assistance. I don't need his help! I have to be independent for Senpai! He'd grow tired of me if I always leaned on him! 

Somehow I managed to finish jotting down the answers as we entered the school gates. "Thanks." I handed it back, he swiped it out of my hand and stormed off with a light blush. I sighed and started to snap photos of some of the students walking into the schools property, I nearly jumped seeing the sports club leader smiling into my camera lens. 

"Hey Ayano! Did you print off my picture?" Oh right, while I was busy gasping for air yesterday this guy decided to take a picture of the two of us as well. Jerk. 

Nonetheless I faked a grin and held out a grinning picture of him doing a peace sign while I was basically dead beside him. "Yep. Here you go." I'm going to have to work on my enthusiasm... it doesn't sound convincing enough. Maybe I can ask Senpai to help me with that when we're together! Forever! And ever! 

"Thanks!" I started to snap more pictures of other students, "So! What's the big story the photography club is trying to pull together? I'm pretty sure another newspaper labeled 'Another New Year at Akademi', right?" Why is he being so friendly to me? "I mean it's a bit repetitive... But I'm sure you can maybe sprinkle something interesting into it! Ooh! Maybe talk about our club leader!" Isn't he the club leader? "She's going to be out of school for a while! She's participating in the Olympics! Ain't that cool?" 

"No. If anything, Aishi darling should talk about my clubs leader!" Oh no... Not the purple haired brat... "She's vacationing in the states! When she gets back she should interview her!" 

"Oh! Hi Kizano!" Aso replied happily, I tried my best to ignore both of them and finish off the stragglers. 

"Yes...hello to you too. Aishi Darling! You shouldn't hang around such sweaty characters!" Why is it that this guy gets more and more annoying every time he opens his mouth? 

"Huh? I'm not sweaty. I haven't had my morning run yet!" He's still being chummy with this brat even after he just insulted him.

"By the way darling, did you print off my picture yet? I'm dying to have a copy!" I resisted the urge to sigh and handed him his picture of his annoying smirk with my confused expression. "Marvelous! Thanks darling!" 

"Huh? You took a picture with her too? Lemme see!" Aso reached out for the photo to examine it, but Kizano held it out of his reach.

"Absolutely not! Keep your grimy hand away from it!" He placed it neatly into his pocket.

"Ok, fine! So Kizana's out too? That odd! I can't believe both our club leaders are missing!" All said with a smile...unbelievable.

"Oh? Your leaders are sick too?" Announced a new voice, I turned to merely see who it was. It was that really kind leader of the cooking club. 

"Hey Amao!" Aso exclaimed, "Amai's out too? Asu's not sick, she's competing!" I really wish they would take their discussion elsewhere. I'm trying to focus.

Literally, the camera won't focus properly. "Oh! Tell her my congrats when she returns and yes, Amai-chan came down with the flu. How is Sunobu-chan?" At least he's proper when it comes to names.

"She's fine! Vacationing in the states." Kizano looked like he was thinking about leaving.

"Really? Even with the production being so close?" That brought him back. Dang it! 

"Exactly! That's my worry as well! At least you understand!" He cast a glare over to Aso who scratched the back of head. "It's difficult without the queen of our club with us! Let alone she left the prince in charge!"

"I'm sure it will still be amazing as always." His focus then turned to me. "How are you Aishi-chan?" 

"Fine. Here." I handed him his picture of his gentle smile and my blank expression. 

"Oh! Thank you, Aishi-chan. I almost forgot to ask." I nodded and went back to taking pictures of the rainbow hair boys. "So? What's the story this time?"

"Well! We were giving Ayano some ideas! Anything interesting happening in the cooking club?" I wish Aso would shut up, there's nothing that I need picture of except my rivals and Senpai.

"Not really, sorry Aishi-chan." The hell is he apologizing for? I don't need a story. I just need to figure out who to eliminate. Then I'll be happy. "Perhaps Ruti-Kun has a story?" Indeed the dark haired boy had entered the school grounds, but I'd rather not talk to him either. 

"Maybe! Hey Oko! C'mere!" The boy jumped at the sound of the overly friendly sports members voice but stuttered over.

"Y-yes..?" He glanced at me for a moment then looked away quickly.

"Anything new in the occult club?" Kizano rolled his eyes, he grabbed my hand suddenly and placed a kiss on the back of it.

"Till we meet again darling." Resist the urge to chop it off, resist! The other boys stared after him as he left.

"Are you two dating?" Aso asked, kind of sadly. 

"No." Never. Not in a million years. I'd rather kill myself.

"O-oh! Ok! Anyway, Oko?" Why does he sound overly excited now?! The hell is his problem?!

"Ruto-chan's ill..." The shadowed boy said forlornly, as if she had died rather than caught a cold. Talk about awkward.

"I hope she feels better soon." Amao said beaming a warm smile down at him. Though all of the boys standing around me were tall, he was the tallest by an inch above the occult club member.

"Thanks..." With that he sulked away. Weirdo. 

"Ain't he nice!" Aso beamed. To answer his question, no he's creepy, he's awkward, he's possibly possessed. I can go on if needed. 

"I wish he would open up to others more." Amao sighed. I on the other hand wished for him to lock himself in the occult room forever. Rolling my eyes I nearly squeaked in surprise seeing Senpai approaching. What do I do!? What do I do!?

My face is all warm and my heart is beating a mile a minute! I managed to snap a picture of him when he turned to face...Osana. "Did you oversleep again! Ugh! You always keep me waiting!" Why is she my rival? She's annoying as hell, whines twenty-four seven, and never shuts up! 

"I'm sorry Osana... I'll try to wake up earlier tomorrow." Senpai's voice! It's smooth like honey, and sends a shiver down my spine! But why can't I go up to him..! I want to talk to him! But...my movements are all shaky. I'm nervous? To talk to my one true love? That's ridiculous! 

But I'm all flabbergasted... I can't even think straight! What would I say!? Ahh! This is so frustrating! Wait he's leaving! He didn't even look at me..! Please notice me Senpai! Don't look at her! She's just an annoying brat! I was made for you!

I have to go. I have to follow! I got everyone's picture, but the student councils, I'm fine now! "I-I have t-to go... See you..." Why am I stuttering so bad?! 

"Are you okay Aishi-chan?" Amao asked, his green eyes filled with concern. Aso's usual smile was gone.

"I'm f-fine." I started to walk away till Aso caught my arm. 

"You sure? You're blushing like mad..." Good grief, who knew seeing a person you like would trigger such embarrassing emotions. I'm not sure if I like it or not. I like that it was triggered by Senpai, I don't like that I can't control it. "Do you feel warm?" Amao felt his forehead then was about to touch mine, I don't like people touching me. Senpai  can if he wants to, I'd allow him.

I broke away from Aso's grip and turned to look at them both, "I said I'm fine." With that I was gone. I went to the photography club to quickly transfer all the data from the camera to my phone. Osana had parted ways with Senpai a little while ago, so he was safe for now. At least I now have a few pictures of him. Maybe I'll put them on the cork board that mom gave to me for "special photos." 

That little thing is going to be bombed tonight. Wait... I'm safe from my parents finding it... But what if Osano comes over? He'll catch on real quick who I'm aiming to get! Maybe... I should make two copies of our picture this morning. One for him and one to stick to the board for when he comes over. I'll hide the other pictures under my bed, along with my shrine to Senpai. 

Last week I snuck into his house and found all kinds of things to worship! My hope is that if I pray enough to the gods, that they'll hear my prayer and Senpai will only focus on me. 

It's now permanently part of my routine. I should probably add exercise in there...I'll do it later. First things first I have to send everything that I have for now to Info-Kun. Second I have to print the pictures for me and Osano. Third, I have to trash all the chocolate in Senpai's locker. Then, I have to rush to class.

The rest of the day went pretty smooth. Info-Kun was taking his slow sweet time to send me every bit of information he knew to my phone. Every now and then I would scroll through it in class to see if there was anyone I could pair off Osana with or any other rivals that needed eliminated. So far I found three people of interest. A boy, who's in my class, to ship Osana off with: Haruto Yuto. 

A rival named: Kokona Haruka. And a boy to ship her off with: Riku Soma. Great. Now I'll I need to do is forge a letter to put in Osana's locker, "borrow" some headgear from the science club or gaming club, and confront Yuto-kun about his feelings for her to advise him what to do. Perfect. I'll get rid of Osaka without killing her. That way so Senpai won't become depressed that she's gone forever.

I could kill Kokona, Senpai isn't affiliated with her. I could make it look like she committed suicide. She deals with domestic abuse, it's the perfect cover up. But that would require more work and I'd rather not make the school fill with police. That would be problematic for me. No doubt my sanity will be thrown in for a loop if I do that.

Convincing Haruto was easy, convincing Osano...not so easy. "What!? What'dya mean you have club work to do!? It's lunch time! Come on! Quit being dumb and let's go eat on the roof!"

"I'm sorry. I can't. I'll eat in the club room. By the way, here." I pulled our picture out of my pocket.

"What? Oh..." He smiled seeing the picture a light blush creeped onto his cheeks. "Not bad." 

"So..?" 

"Promise you'll eat with me tomorrow in the courtyard and you got a deal." Well why didn't I hand him the picture first!? That would've been so much easier!

"I promise." After that snatched a headset and earpiece from the gaming room and dashed outside to the fountain where the two soon to be lovebirds would be waiting. I hid behind a tree the moment I saw Osana coming.

"I wonder who wanted to meet me here? It better be important! They're wasting my time from being with Taro!" Correction Osana, he's my Taro not yours. It's about to be your Haruto when I'm done here. Speaking of the red haired idiot. Here he comes. He looks like a nervous wreak. Great!

I guided him through the entire process. "Um... Hi, Najimi-chan..." She nearly whipped him in the face with her long orange hair.

"Oh. It's you Yuto-kun. What do you want?"

"I-I wanted to tell you that I think...you're really cute." She probably has enough people calling her hot or admiring her breasts.

"E-eh?!" Nailed it. "You...you do? I mean! Not that I care! B-but nobody's ever called me cute before... Thank you...I guess..." Guess those role playing games do add experience.

"I was also wondering if we could maybe talk about cooking... If you don't mind..." She sat down on the fountain and patted the spot beside her. He sat by her nervously.

"Sure. I love cooking, what's the problem?" Oh great, now what do I tell him! Good thing he caught on to make something up. 

"Well... I'm not very good... I was hoping maybe you could help me... I'd rather not go ask the cooking club...those girls annoy me..." She laughed a little, before catching herself.

"I'm not a fan of them either. Well let's just...start with the basics and work our way up okay? Meet me here tomorrow, same time! And don't be late." Both stood up at the same time.

"Thanks. H-here..." He pulled a little white flower out of his back pocket. "I saw this when I was coming here...and I'd thought I'd give it too you..." now that they were at a different angle I saw the light blush that dusted her cheeks.

"Y-you picked it for me? Thank you!" Seems like she liked the gesture, it was a last minute thought, but a nice boost. "See you in class!"

"S-see you!" He watched her go with a smile, deciding to surprise him I snuck up behind him and propped my elbow on his shoulder. The jump I received could have made me laugh if I wasn't so odd. 

"Nice work today. And don't be late, that'll end this. Understood?" He smiled brightly.

"Don't worry! I won't do anything to mess this up!" I nodded and headed towards the photography club. I better be there in case Osano decides to make a surprise visit. I'd rather see Osana's shocked face knowing that her chocolate was never received, but I digress. But on my way there I nearly ran into a boy with silvery blueish hair and grayish blue eyes.

We were both rounding a corner and I was technically clotheslined by his arms that were carrying a tall stack of papers. I laid on the ground with most of the paper work on top of me. The wind was practically knocked out of my chest, and stayed down there for a moment. "Are you alright? You need to watch we're you're going." The voice basically screamed dominance and "I'm a rich kid so stay out of my way!" at the same time. 

"Sorry about that..." I sat up after finally steadying my breathing, "Let me help you pick these up..." I honestly don't think he would've let me leave if I didn't say that. 

"It's the least you can do for your ignorance." This guy is basically a fancy Osano... great. Either way I started to grab papers and neatlystack them into a pile beside me. "Now, where were you rushing off to? Shouldn't you be eating lunch?"

I could ask you the same question. "To my club to finish some work that I did yesterday." And make my lie to my friend no longer a lie. "You?"

"I had to bring these copies to the student council room for finalization." 

"You one of the chair members?" His eyes seemed to find interest in my questions, they lit up with a sheen that wasn't there before.

"Indeed. I'm the Vice President, though honestly you could consider me the president with my sisters prolonged absence." Why is it that nearly every club leader is a female and is absent for one reason or the other?

"Is she ill?" He shook he head as he beat his current stack against the floor to make them neater.

"She's training to become the manager of my father's corporation. Excuse my ignorance perhaps I should introduce myself. I'm Megamo Saikou." Now it all makes sense. Even I know who this black gloved guy is.

"Pleasure to meet you Saikou-kun, I'm Ayano Aishi." A smirk of a grin was present on his face as we both stood with all the papers in our arms. 

"No, the pleasure is all mine. Mind carrying those to the council room with me?" 

Yes! I do mind, I actually do have stuff to do. "Not at all."

"Excellent. Thank you Aishi-chan." I nodded as I followed him back a bit the way I came. "Now, what year are you? First year?"

"No, I'm actually a second year. You're a third year correct?" 

"Correct."

"I guess I should call you Saikou-senpai instead then." A light pink flashed on his cheeks and disappeared just as quickly.

"It would be appropriate, yes." Pompous jerk. "Now, are you the one who whipped those boys into doing work in the photography club?" 

"I wouldn't say whipped them per say. Rather, just helped them start their project." He seemed satisfied with my answer.

"I thought so. I'm glad someone at least got them to do some work for a change. We can't continue to fund clubs who don't do any actual work. Wouldn't you agree?" 

I honestly don't care. "Wholeheartedly." 

"Perfect." He opened the door to the council room and plopped his stack of papers onto the table. I followed his example and placed my stack beside his. "Thank you once again. Apologies, for running into you."

"No, I'm the one who should be sorry. I wasn't focusing where I was going." But if I run into you again, you can expect a knife in your stomach.

"Mm. Enjoy the rest of your lunch period." I nodded and exited swiftly. I'm never going to get anything done with all of these boys who keep running into me or bugging me! This is getting ridiculous! I just want to curl up next to Senpai and stay there! 

The rest of the day went by fairly quickly. I barely had time to finish lunch or get to class. Luckily I wasn't late, that would be good for my reputation. I finished all my assignments, and managed to finish getting pictures of the Student Council and Photography club. After club time was over I rushed to work and stayed till around eight. Went home, browsed social media ate a quick supper, then started chatting with Info-chan.

So other than Osana and Kokona I have no other rivals?

That is correct.

Good.

I have some news that I'm willing to share for a panty shot.

Just one?

That will do nicely.

You and Osano are good friends, yes?

Yes. And?

What if I said he liked you?

I'd say you're crazy.

What if I told you he liked you?

You're serious...

As serious as can be.

Thanks for the information.

Anytime.

Well crap. That explains a few things...